Lists vs. Excel
I first wrote this post back in 2018, when we just got the modern version of Lists, and even then, I was in favor of using Lists rather than Excel…
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How to import Excel to SharePoint list
Quite often, when trying to build a list of data in SharePoint, you might not necessarily start from scratch. Whether it is a contact list, a project list, or an…
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Embed Office Documents on SharePoint Page using File and Media Web Part
SharePoint has come a long way from its Classic days. In the past, one way we spiced up bland SharePoint pages was by embedding an Excel document with charts and…
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4 ways to Export a Microsoft List
I blogged previously about the ability to import data into a Microsoft List. Today, I want to explain the opposite – the ability to export an existing Microsoft List to…
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How to link Excel workbooks in SharePoint Online
Having consulted many organizations about SharePoint Online features for quite some time, I hear this question/request all the time, especially from finance folks. The question is whether or not you…
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How to open Office files in the desktop application by default
If you are accessing Office documents from within SharePoint and Teams and not Windows Explorer, I am sure you noticed that by default, MS Office file types (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,…
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How to create a survey from SharePoint and OneDrive using Forms for Excel
As I mentioned numerous times in my blog, Microsoft Forms is a great way to create a quick survey/questionnaire on the fly. The primary method of doing so is navigating…
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How to export a SharePoint document library to Excel
In the past, I have blogged about exporting a SharePoint/Master List to Excel. This makes sense and might be required in some cases if you need to build out some…
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4 ways to access file Version History in SharePoint
Document Version History happens to be one of my favorite features in SharePoint/OneDrive. After all, this is what allows you to save your butt in case you need to restore…
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How to default Office files to open in the native app from SharePoint and OneDrive
By default, when you click on Word, Excel, or PowerPoint files from SharePoint or OneDrive, they open up in the browser. That is the default experience for these file types.…
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About Me
I’m Greg Zelfond, a U.S. based SharePoint consultant, and I provide affordable out-of-the-box SharePoint consulting, training, and configuration assistance to small and medium-sized businesses all over the world.
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